What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator position at Actalent?
Job Description
Responsible for performing various specialized accounting functions of moderate complexity and ensuring that procedures and practices are followed in accordance with company policy and contractual obligations. Responsibilities also include branch project administration, including the set-up and administration of contract project information.
This position will report directly to the Branch/Office Manager and is expected to perform well with moderate supervision.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Project Administrators at this level should have a mid-level understanding of project administration and be able to complete associated processes
- Read and interpret contract provisions and set up accurate project information in the database in accordance with contract terms and Company policies
- Review contractual elements provided on project initiation forms: contract value, budget level, scope of services, fee types, payment terms, and proper authorization
- Assess project revenue by accurately identifying variances, understand reason for variances and make necessary budget or percent complete changes as instructed by project manager or designated employee. Understand earned value and relationship to project revenue
- Distribute select project management reports to Project Managers
- Maintain all documentation in accordance with branch and corporate policies
- Perform related work as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Five (5) years or more of experience of progressively responsible experience in project administration, preferably in a professional services firm
Experience with Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of data entry techniques is required.
Language and Communication Skills
- Ability to read and comprehend moderately complex instructions, contracts, and subcontract agreements, correspondence and memoranda
- Ability to effectively write moderately complex correspondence and memoranda
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to branch executives, Project Managers, and other internal clients. Ability to interact professionally and maintain cooperative professional relationships with management and colleagues.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.
Salary : $25 - $30